USDA Forest Service, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

38 -- ROUGH TERRAIN LIFT TRUCK FOR THE CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFQ 60-00-018 DUE 032700 POC Dreama Pitman, Contracting Officer at 801/975-3445 WEB: nmontgom/wo_gstc@fs.fed.us, nmontgom/wo_gstc@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is (Request for Quotation) RFQ 60-00-018. Solicatation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This procurement falls within the definition of standard industrial classification code 5082. The small business size standard is 100 employees. Technical specifications are: 6000 lbs. gasoline pnuematic tired rough terrain lift truck with the following items: 14' mast side shift, 48" forks, working ligths, gasoline engine, tires on drive wheels must be lug type, (2) wheel drive, and tire size range of 15x19.5 -- 16-24. Machine needs to be delivered to the Challis Ranger District Office, Highway 93, Challis, ID. Delivery time is 120 calendar days from the time the purchase order is issued. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this procurement. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commerical Items applies to this procurement. Quotes will be evaluated on price, and delivery time. You can fax your quote to (801) 975-3478, and are due by 3/27/00 at 4 P.M.***** Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436608). (0081)

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